2005 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Copen (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Arosa weights approximately 69 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Copen.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Seat Arosa (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Copen | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Copen | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 974 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 34 L |
